Respect Media Campaign
The [respect] public awareness media campaign is targeted at young males to emphasize the importance of respecting the sexual limits of others. The campaign highlights these key messages:

• Sexual assault is a crime that can have serious impacts on the victim.
• Consent for sexual activity must be freely given.
• Being pressured, tricked, or physically forced into sexual activity is not giving consent.

The [respect] campaign includes television and radio spots which air throughout Hawaii. It was developed by the Sex Abuse Treatment Center and the Hawaii Coalition Against Sexual Assault.

Respect is a Choice Program
The Sex Abuse Treatment Center and Honolulu Theatre for Youth partnered to produce two plays designed to powerfully resonate with teens concerning sexual violence prevention and supporting victims. Choice by Yokonaan Kearns (for teen boys) and Girl’s Choice by Carson Becker (for teen girls) are compelling 20 minute plays which are followed by a discussion with the audience facilitated by the actors.  These lively discussions powerfully reinforce the key messages in each play.

Choice is performed exclusively for high school males and Girl’s Choice for high school females. Schools can schedule a classroom performance by calling Honolulu Theatre for Youth at 839-9885.